New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6681: Requires mental health facilities to have a staff member specifically trained in filing assisted outpatient treatment petitions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 6681 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires mental health facilities to have a staff member specifically trained in filing assisted outpatient treatment petitions. Primary sponsor: Mike Tannousis (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires mental health facilities to have a staff member specifically trained in filing assisted outpatient treatment petitions and to have patients with mental illness not released from such facilities until they have been registered for available services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Tannousis | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH